Census 2027 Notification issued on June 18, 2025, marks India’s first digital census with caste enumeration. Learn how it impacts delimitation, reservations, and exam preparation for UPSC and other competitive exams. India Notifies Census 2027: What Aspirants Need to Know 📆 Official Notification & Timeline On June 16, 2025, the Government of India formally issued…
India US Joint Air Force Exercise Tiger Claw 2025 boosts special forces interoperability, strengthens Indo-US defence ties, and sets a milestone in bilateral military drills. Overview of the Exercise From May 26 to June 10, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Garud and the United States Air Force Special Forces (USAF) convened for Exercise Tiger…
Operation Rising Lion 2025: Israel’s large-scale airstrike campaign on Iran’s nuclear and military sites marks a turning point in Middle East tensions, with significant defence and diplomatic implications. Scope and Strategy of the Operation On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, involving over 200 fighter jets that struck more than 100 pre-selected sites across Iran—targeting…
INS Guldar becomes the centerpiece of India’s first underwater museum in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Learn about this unique naval heritage and eco-tourism project transforming marine conservation. India is set to create its first-ever underwater museum and artificial coral reef, using the decommissioned warship INS Guldar. The project, located near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, is spearheaded…
Bihar canal solar project launched under Jal Jeevan Hariyali scheme. Patna gets its first 2 MW canal-side solar plant funded through a PPP model. Know its benefits, key takeaways, and exam-relevant facts. Introduction On June 10, 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Bihar’s first 2 MW canal‑side solar energy project along the Bikram Lock Canal…
Justice Sanjay Gowda appointed Gujarat High Court Judge on June 9, 2025. Learn about his career, the Collegium system, and why this judicial transfer matters. In a significant judicial development, Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda, formerly of the Karnataka High Court, has officially taken oath as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court on June 9, 2025. The swearing-in…
Army community radio station Ibex Tarana 88.4 FM launched in Uttarakhand by General Upendra Dwivedi to strengthen civil-military relations and promote education, health, and culture in border regions. A Landmark Initiative in Garhwal On 8 June 2025, Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, inaugurated Ibex Tarana 88.4 FM, the first community radio station in the…
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2025: Honoring Global Peace Efforts Introduction The United Nations commemorated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, a day dedicated to honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who serve in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide. This year’s theme, “The Future of Peacekeeping,” reflects the evolving nature of peace…
Introduction India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the Pralay missile, a tactical quasi-ballistic missile designed to enhance the country’s short-range strike capabilities. Often compared to Russia’s Iskander missile, Pralay represents a significant advancement in India’s missile technology. This article provides a detailed comparison between the Pralay and Iskander missiles, highlighting their specifications,…
Introduction The United States has introduced a legislative proposal titled “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes a provision to impose a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad by non-citizens. This move is poised to significantly impact the Indian diaspora, particularly those on H-1B visas and green card holders, who regularly send money back to…
